Covid-19 – IWAI Guidance – 1st May 2021
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We continue to advise all members to heed the advice from the relevant authorities and to follow
the public health guidance as determined by the governments in both jurisdictions.
Published government documents detailing increasing restrictions at various levels
ROI Roadmap for Resilience and Recovery
NI Coronavirus – Our Approach to Decision Making Summary
The Department of Health is leading the government response in Ireland to COVID-19 and are
providing up to date information and advice on it’s website at
https://www.gov.ie/en/organisation/department-of-health
Waterways Ireland has issued Marine Notice #19/21 which can be accessed at
https://www.waterwaysireland.org/news-centre/marine-notices/1177/marine-notice-no-19-of2021—shannon-navigation-shannon–erne-waterway-grand-canal-royal-canal-barrow-line-andnavigation—reopening-of-navigations-from-monday-10-may-2021
Travel within your county is now permitted with country-wide travel permitted from May 10
th2021.
All navigations are fully open with locks and bridges on summer opening hours. Service blocks are
also open. You should remain only boat with members of your household or social bubble and
continue to observe social distancing.
Continue to pay particular attention to correct hand hygiene, cleaning of surfaces, cough/sneeze
etiquette and physical distancing (social distancing) – keeping 2m between yourself and anyone not
living in the same house / flat / boat as you.
IWAI has released an infographic on social distancing while boating.
Branches can only meet using technology e.g. skype/zoom meetings, conference calls, email
discussions, WhatsApp
No indoor gatherings are allowed and up to 15 persons max can meet outdoors whilst maintaining
social distancing and all other public health measures.
However all IWAI organized events, with the exception of work parties, remain postponed and any
events that do take place may not be covered by IWAI insurance at this time.
If a branch wishes to organise a work party they must contact the Vice President in advance at
vpresident@iwai.ie
If you are feeling unwell, with a fever and/or cough, stay at home and phone your GP.
Executive will update this guidance as the situation develops but it is essential that members keep
themselves informed using the information at the links above.